Emergency Communications Specialist | Night & Weekend Shifts

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Lashmeet (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Lashmeet, WV is seeking a Police Dispatcher to receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance and to document incidents, locations, and hazards. You will assign calls to officers, monitor status, and relay updates to ensure public safety.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing, and excellent radio communication skills, with the ability to learn local geography and comply with security protocols.

Qualifications

• Typing accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to understand spoken information and communicate clearly by radio.
• Capable of learning jurisdictional geography and operating under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards
• Assign calls to available officers according to priority and agency procedures
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information

Skills

Typing

Multitasking

Clear radio communication

Spoken language comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Lashmeet, WV is seeking a Police Dispatcher to receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance and to document incidents, locations, and hazards. You will assign calls to officers, monitor status, and relay updates to ensure public safety.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing, and excellent radio communication skills, with the ability to learn local geography and comply with security protocols.